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Archive Home > 2009 > August > 25 > Athens fires recede, but officials still wary

Athens fires recede, but officials still wary

By Nicholas Paphitis / The Bulletin
August 25, 2009

ATHENS, Greece " A massive wildfire that destroyed homes and forests receded Monday as a multinational airborne effort beat back flames that at one point threatened Athens' northern suburbs and raged near the ancient battleground at Marathon.

As winds died down late Monday, Greek Fire....

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